The story
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox (center) standing with a group of U.S. Marines, while observing joint maneuvers at New River Inlet, North Carolina, circa 17 July 1941. Note combat gear worn by the Marines and bow of beached landing craft in the right center background.
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You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.